Even though she knew that it wasnât his fault back then, she still did suffer for all of those years, even struggling to live just for revenge.
And Li Xiangluanâs final hit, completely destroyed everything that she had.
So she hated, she was bitter and now her heart only had hatred and nothing else.
When she saw Mu Yunqing again, she could only think about how pitiful her whole life was and it was all because of him that she became that way.
Furthermore, she knew her body and she knew she was going to die soon anyway.
Compared to dying in an ugly and bitter way in front of Mu Yunqing, sheâd rather die right now.
At least now, she could use her death as a weapon to take revenge on Li Xiangluan.
Even if she died, Mu Yunqing and Li Xiangluan would never be able to get back together.
Sheâd suffered so much, so for the rest of Li Xiangluanâs life, sheâd also get a taste of that suffering.
Lou Qingwu became completely silent.
She understood Su Shengâs hatred but she just hoped that she wouldnât regret it.
After all, to use this method was to destroy her last chance of being able to be with Mu Yunqing.
In the end, sheâd suffer but Mu Yunqing ⌠would suffer even more.
From the residence, Lou Qingwu and Lan Bai walked slowly from the residence.
Lan Bai knew that her master was feeling upset but there were some words that she shouldnât say.
After all, this was Miss Su Shengâs choice and she chose a path that a lot of other people wouldâve taken.
Her whole life was completely destroyed because of one personâs jealousy so she decided to completely destroy everything else for revenge.
On the second day, when Lou Qingwu went back, the residence was empty.
There was only a letter left by Su Sheng.
Miss Lou:
Iâm sorry that I couldnât say goodbye to you personally but I couldnât wait to leave here. Iâm going back to Jiangyin, that is my home ground, so even if I die, I want to die there. Iâm just very sorry that I wasnât able to get the case files, it was all my fault. If there is a second lifetime, Iâll definitely be your horse, your ox to repay the kindness that you gave to me. Donât worry about me, Iâll find little Bell and sheâs accompany me until the end. Last night might be the last time we see each other, goodbye.
-- Su Sheng, end.
She looked at the letter in her hand and for a long time, Lou Qingwu was in a daze
Su Shengâs letter didnât mention Mu Yunqing once but she knew it wouldnât be easy to forget.
âMaster, is it time to take out the ashes?â
âEn, take them out. Spread news that the corpse was cremated.â
This was the only thing that she could do for her.
At least, she could give Mu Yunqing and Su Shengâs feelings for each other, closure.
News of the Lou residenceâs eldest daughter making a commotion at the justice department, taking the right prime ministerâs daughter to court, quickly spread.
It even spread to the emperorâs ears and in anger, ordered a thorough investigation.
This completely dashed the right prime minister Li Miaoâs hopes of silently closing the case.
In the end, the three offences were noted and punished for, Li Xiangluan was sentenced to ten years in jail.
The justice departmentâs Zong Ping was demoted to a right young official, deducted three yearsâ wages.
So this one case was very quickly and silently closed.
From the day that Mu Yunqing had left the court, he closed himself in the other residence and didnât take a second step out.
When Li Xiangluan was brought to jail, he didnât go to see her, but he also didnât write divorce papers.
This made Li Xiangluan let out a breath of relief, at least, ten years later sheâd still be Madam Mu.
Su Sheng had already died so they had a long time left together.
But Li Xiangluan underestimated Mu Yunqingâs hatred, underestimated it by a lot.
He didnât plan on divorcing her, not out of pity but so that he could force them into a dead situation ⌠until death.
âMaster!â
Inside the Leaning Wind Pavilion, three days later, Lan Bai suddenly charged in.
Her facial expression wasnât right, âMaster, somethingâs happened!â
Lou Qingwu put down her book and stood up, âWhat happened?â
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TL note:
This whole affair just left a bitter aftertaste in my mouth. I guess we couldnât expect too harsh of a punishment for a prime ministerâs daughter :(
Leave a comment and for LQW to get her hands on the case files? xx